ROBERTA A. VAUGHN
HIRAM,GA.
Summary
Registered Nurse Highly skilled career professional with more than 30 years practical experience in hospital ICU,CVICU and trauma, home infusion and Oncology Private Practice/Infusion Clinic. Established in Oncology/Hematology patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures. Excellent IV and assessment skills. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. All areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed in hospital environment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Georgia Cancer Specialists/Northside Hospital
Atlanta , GA
2006.12 - 2021.12
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implementation Support Specialist/Software
Intrinsiq Research
Waltham , MA
2006.02 - 2006.09
- Evaluated and defined internal and customer needs, implementing processes to address requirements.
- Organized project implementation resources and leveraged expertise to assist organizational rollout.
- Customized, developed and managed individualized deployments to assist utilization.
- Coordinated and managed internal projects and assignments to deliver seamless rollout.
- Led custom product training and deployment to meet organizational goals.
- Worked with software development team on reported errors and bugs on newly released software and assisted in deployment of release fixes.
- Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
- Increased sales by educating prospects on benefits of products and services in comparison to competitors.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
Clinical Manager/Staff nurse
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
Marietta , GA
1996.01 - 2006.01
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure for average of [Number] patients per day.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing IV procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinical Coordinater/Staff nurse
Coram Healthcare/Infusion Company
Marietta , GA
1991.01 - 1996.01
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing IV procedures.
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
ICU /Trauma/CVICU/Staff nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta , GA
1988.01 - 1991.01
Clinical Superviser
Abbington Memorial Hospital
, PA
1986.01 - 1988.01
Education
Associate - Nursing
Columbus College
1975
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Oncology Nursing Society 1996-Current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) 1996-Current 1981-1985
- OMMUNITY SERVICE Relay for Life 2000-Current Help with raising funds, developing teams for yearly cancer event
Certification
- OCN certified
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Georgia Cancer Specialists/Northside Hospital
2006.12 - 2021.12
Implementation Support Specialist/Software
Intrinsiq Research
2006.02 - 2006.09
Clinical Manager/Staff nurse
Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
1996.01 - 2006.01
Clinical Coordinater/Staff nurse
Coram Healthcare/Infusion Company
1991.01 - 1996.01
ICU /Trauma/CVICU/Staff nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
1988.01 - 1991.01
Clinical Superviser
Abbington Memorial Hospital
1986.01 - 1988.01
Associate - Nursing
Columbus College
- OCN certified